Rawlplugs are used to support the weight of an attachment being secured to brittle or porous material.

They were invented by John Joseph Rawlings, who is credited with the invention of the wall plug, named his product Rawlplug, using the first syllable of his last name, and renamed his business to Rawlplug in 1919.

Rawlplugs are used to support the weight of an attachment being secured to brittle or porous material.

Top Tip: Make sure you use the correct Rawlplug for your application, they differ depending on the weight and the material.